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November 13, 2023 / 2023 Connecticut's Healthcare Heroes Awards

Jasmine Romero & Alex Haeseler

Jasmine Romero Paramedic Alex Haeseler Emergency Medical Technician Trinity Health Of New England Mobile Healthcare Return to the honorees homepage  
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Winner Category | First Responder

As a paramedic, Jasmine Romero provides treatment, such as first aid or life support care, to sick or injured patients. She also prepares patients for safe transport to the emergency department of Johnson Memorial Hospital or other healthcare facilities.

As an EMT with Trinity Health Of New England Mobile Healthcare, Alex Haeseler provides basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access Johnson Memorial Hospital’s emergency medical system.

What have been your significant contributions to your organization in the past year?

Romero: I was raised in a poor neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. When I started doing community service in a volunteer ambulance in my neighborhood, I realized I love to help other people. My greatest contribution to my organization over the past year would be my diversity and the fact that I’m bilingual. These attributes have helped me better engage with my patients and members of the community.

Haeseler: I have been working with Trinity Health Of New England Mobile Healthcare since it began providing service at Johnson Memorial Hospital this past summer. I typically provide overnight EMS coverage and do a lot of transfers out of Johnson.

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Tell us about a challenge in your job that you were able to overcome.

Romero: My biggest challenge has been transitioning from New York to Connecticut. It’s not easy to start a new job in a new location and meet new people. Fortunately, I’ve been blessed with great EMS coworkers and other colleagues who have made the transition easier.

What’s your next major goal and/or challenge?

Romero: My next major goal is to pursue higher education in the medical field and become a nurse.

Haeseler: I plan to keep thriving in EMS and eventually make the full transition to fire service.

Personal Side

Jasmine Romero

Favorite way to relax: Watching a movie with my kids

Hobbies: Spending time with my kids

Favorite movie: “Miss Congeniality”

Currently reading: “Beloved,” by Toni Morrison

Favorite cause: Contributing to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

Fun fact: I love dancing.

Alex Haeseler

Favorite way to relax: Bourbon and a cigar

Hobbies: Hockey

Favorite movie: “The Hangover”

Favorite cause: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

Fun fact: I can sleep just about anywhere.

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